UK Boy, 12, Dies After Reported TikTok “Blackout Challenge”

UK Boy, 12, Dies After Reported TikTok “Blackout Challenge”
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A 12-year-old boy named Sebastian has died in the UK after allegedly taking part in the dangerous TikTok “blackout challenge,” which encourages users to hold their breath or self-strangulate to the point of unconsciousness.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed they were alerted by ambulance services about a youth in critical condition at a home in Castleford on June 27. Sebastian was taken to hospital but died soon after. Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious, while coroners continue investigating.

A GoFundMe page organized by Agnieszka Czerniejewska stated that Sebastian’s death resulted from the viral challenge, which has been linked to at least 20 deaths since 2022. She called his death “a tragedy beyond words” and hopes his story will raise awareness about the dangers of online trends.